litigator666 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) its public knowledge that they are already here. This is just formalising it as they can't control backdoor entry now. 3. It is noted this species is currently traded within Australia as juveniles. The applicant considers that the currently traded juvenile fish are illegally imported and intends to reduce the risk of this illegal activity by providing an avenue for enthusiasts to access the species legally in a controlled and low risk manner. More on damage control. The more you legalise the importation, the more "breeders" will take advantage of this as they have lesser risk now of being identified as the market now have a legal source. Valuewise, it will still be lucrative for "breeders" to continue the backdoor entry method. Edited November 8, 2014 by gingerbeer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) .......... Edited November 9, 2014 by aquaholic99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3f0rg0t3n Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Wonderful stuff, WTB -- premium high gold cross back arowana Will also settle for a plain old RTG ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 From what I can gather, the general view among the government departments regarding the Asian Arowana is that its a predator that we cannot afford to have in our waterways. The focus on protecting our native flora and fauna at all cost, means IMHO that its very unlikely to see more imports. The more that come in, the cheaper they become........ the more likely someone will dump into a water way. (like peacock bass) Or the more likely people will try establish a wild breeding population here. (like tilapia) Interesting to see how it develops tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) ......... Edited November 9, 2014 by aquaholic99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 The price is decided by the market, just like all fish. The more supply....... the less crazy the demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lictoga Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I see this as a good thing, both for the hobby and the fish themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litigator666 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yes the part about being sole importer and supplier to all of Australia for the first five years is interesting. Found that statement: It is considered based on the assessments undertaken within this report that Scleropages formosus and Scleropages inscriptus should be included on the current list of species allowed to be imported into Australia. Furthermore it should be considered to place this species on Part 2 of the Live Import list and that the applicant is granted a five year exclusive license to control, regulate and document this new introduction into the Australian market. I would say an "unscrupulous" proponent with PROFIT $$$$$ as the main driver for this paper. Prices will remain steady as you need to get it from CITES approved farms and they run fixed price on species they certify and sell. They are highly regulated as well so they can't do much on pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3f0rg0t3n Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Regulated prices would be a great thing for the hobby, current prices are a little obscene. Bring on the super reds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) I am reinstating the discussion above. I encourage all members with a view on this issue to respond. http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/comment/scleropages-sp Edited November 9, 2014 by raycam01_au added link Ginger :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty76 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Needs to happen they are gona be here either way bring it on but the prices need to be kept high as they are so they dont end up being an like oscar that gets to big for a tank then "let go" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
